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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Niger

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Niger

Updated June 10, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Niger

Niger

Dabous Giraffes

These ancient giraffes are the largest known animal petroglyphs in the world.

Tchirozérine, Niger

Last Tree of Ténéré

The most remote tree in the world survived desertification, but not a drunk truck driver.

N'Guigmi, Niger

UTA Flight 772 Memorial

The world's most remote memorial to the victims of the UTA Flight 772 disaster.

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The perspective made George Steinmetz an “accidental environmentalist.”

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